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ELVIS COSTELLO & THE ATTRACTIONS "armed forces" 1979,cd. #2 UK, #9 AU, #10 US.

not much can be said about this one that doesnt say "brilliant", its Costello's third album in a little over eighteen months, and the third in a row of greatness from the other Elvis.
the cd version contains the tracks from both the UK/US versions which is always nice, subsequent cd reissues of this contain another seven or eight tracks, being b-sides and demo's...but im happy with my copy of 13 tracks.
the album was produced by another 'genius' from the70s in Nick Lowe and he does a fine job here.
all i can say is this is perfect pop/new wave from the late 70s, perfect melodies and lyrics, and that voice...how unique is that?!
Elvis is usually forgotten when people name great songwriters but he has been writing great songs for nearly 35 years now.

I LOVE THIS ALBUM

worst track: moods for moderns
best track: olivers army & sundays best

tracks:

1. accidents will happen*** #28 UK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLCj95iIgzg live
2. senior service**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6G7Q0Oe95w audio
3. olivers army*** #2 UK, #24 AU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNMCWGCAIME live
4. big boys***
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22ikYwfqAmc audio
5. green shirt***
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5f-GOz1Njg video
6. party girl**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQOctYbYKHw audio
7. goon squad***
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy27p86zjF4 audio
8. busy bodies**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WV_tylvekg audio
9. sunday's best***
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sP3LkjaP4k audio
10.moods for moderns*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isKx2_GXTYw audio
11.chemistry class**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFt-Ky3X57c audio
12.two little hitlers***
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKS8gmXGCT4 live
13.(whats so funny bout)peace,love & understanding?***
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XYFJUP84lE live

3s=8
2s=4
1s=1

rating: 2.5